José Ramón Andrés Puerta (born 13 July 1969), known as José Andrés, is a Spanish American[1] chef often credited for bringing the small plates dining concept to America.[2] He owns restaurants in Washington DC, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, South Beach and Dorado. José Andrés is chair of the advisory board for LA Kitchen,[3] a social enterprise in Los Angeles, California that works to reduce food waste, provide job training, and increase access to nutritious food.